Matt Peralta

Matt was born and raised in Long Beach, Calif. and is a lifelong Lakers fan. Because of his love for basketball and the Lakers, Matt successfully pursued a degree in journalism at California State University, Long Beach (#GoBeach) and is now a Staff Writer for LakersNation.com. He is also a Staff Writer for RamsNewsWire.com and RaidersNewsWire.com. Contact: mattp@mediumlargela.com Twitter: @_MatthewPeralta Instagram: @matthewperalta
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Who Is Coaching Lakers In Summer League?

Although the Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the most talked about teams in free agency, the team also has to prepare to play games this weekend as Summer League kicks off with the California Classic in the Bay…

Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic Involved In Offseason Plans & Excited To Play With Deandre Ayton

The Luka Doncic era appears to be in full motion for the Los Angeles Lakers as they've signaled that they're setting up to build the team in his image moving forward. LeBron James picked up his player option for the…

Lakers Rumors: LeBron James Viewed By Organization As Expiring Contract

When LeBron James picked up his player option for the 2025-26 season, it was accompanied with a statement from him and his agent Rich Paul that he was still looking to compete for a title despite the Los Angeles Lakers…

Lakers Rumors: ‘Strong Possibility’ Of Signing Deandre Ayton

Through the first day of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers failed to address the center position. The Lakers had been linked to several big man options including Brook Lopez and Clint Capela, but those two quickly came off the…

Rich Paul: ‘No Trade Talks’ Have Taken Place Between LeBron James & Lakers

LeBron James shook up the NBA landscape this past Sunday when he issued a statement after picking up his player option for the 2025-26 season. James stated that he understands the Los Angeles Lakers are planning for the future and…

Lakers Rumors: Interest In De’Anthony Melton In Free Agency

The Los Angeles Lakers project to be one of the busiest and most active teams during free agency as they have several holes on their roster that need addressing. The obvious need for the Lakers is at the center position…

Lakers Rumors: Bracing To Lose Dorian Finney-Smith To Rockets

While the Luka Doncic trade shook up the league, the Los Angeles Lakers made another shrewd move before the NBA trade deadline by acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith from the Brooklyn Nets. The Lakers had been linked to Finney-Smith in trade rumors…

Lakers Rumors: Didn’t Want To Send Wrong Signal By Not Offering Contract Extension To Austin Reaves

One of the biggest question marks heading into the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers is what would happen with Austin Reaves. Reaves, coming off a career year, was eligible for a new four-year max extension valued at close to…

NBA Free Agency Rumors: Rival Teams Bracing For Lakers To Make Run At Bucks’ Brook Lopez

Free agency hasn't officially begun, but there's plenty of buzz around the Los Angeles Lakers and what they'll do to bolster their roster. The Lakers are expected to be one of the most aggressive teams this summer as they try…

Lakers Rumors: Rockets Emerging As Potential Landing Spot For Dorian Finney-Smith

Dorian Finney-Smith helped lead the Los Angeles Lakers to the third seed in the Western Conference thanks to his gritty defense and outside shooting. The Lakers acquired him from the Brooklyn Nets a couple of weeks before the NBA trade…

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